Wales is leading the way with public charging points, according to the latest analysis. As EV ownership surges across the UK, new analysis from Dick Lovett reveals a potential problem in the country as areas are being left behind by charging infrastructure, creating regional 'EV deserts.' Dick Lovett analysed EV adoption and public charging data … [Read more...]
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Ifor Williams follows electric move
An iconic trailer maker has said it is "driving into the electric vehicle era" with a new generation of lighter and stronger trailers. Clwyd South MS and Welsh Government Transport Minister Ken Skates visited Ifor Williams Trailers to mark the UK launch of the new Tow-Max range. Originally rolled out in Scandinavia, it offers lightweight flatbed trailers … [Read more...]
Drivers need lessons in ADAS
Solving issues with implementation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems could prove to be a key element for fleets in the government’s new Road Safety Strategy, believes FleetCheck. Peter Golding, CEO of the fleet software specialist, says there are widespread reports across its user base that company car drivers simply don’t understand how to use the … [Read more...]
Experience and knowledge keep you on the right road
Driving confidence, shaped by experience and knowledge, supports safer driving by helping motorists make timely decisions, stay calm under pressure and navigate challenging situations. Uswitch recently surveyed 2,000 UK motorists to explore the situations that put their confidence to the test and the on-road experiences that most undermine it. Around a … [Read more...]
Fines warning for ‘brake checking’ following drivers
Motorists that brake unnecessarily to stop the vehicle behind driving too closely – also known as ‘brake checking’ – face an unlimited fine and penalty points at least, according to a motoring expert at Lexham Insurance. UK police classify ‘unnecessarily… braking’ as ‘careless or inconsiderate driving’. This breaches Rule 144 of the Highway … [Read more...]
Drivers new parking ban in Wales
Drivers will be banned from pavement parking by local council legislation under plans being considered by the Welsh Government. The new legislation in Wales forms part of discussions Welsh Government is having with the UK Government and which was announced earlier this month. Wheelchair users and parents with push-chairs as well as visually handicapped … [Read more...]
Busy Brits are putting brakes on routine servicing
Busy lifestyles are forcing many UK drivers to overlook routine car maintenance, reveals new research from temporary car insurance experts Uswitch. Between juggling work, family, and everyday demands, drivers are delaying services and putting off repairs, often prioritising time over money when it comes to looking after their vehicles. More than … [Read more...]
Chinese brands will influence used prices in 2026
The popularity of Chinese new entrants will be the number one trend in the used-car market in 2026, say dealers in new research. January’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows more than half (53%) believe this will be a major development, followed by the continuing move to electric cars (50%) and ongoing shortages of good quality stock (38%). Paul Burgess, CEO … [Read more...]
Pothole damage hitting harder than ever
Drivers across the UK are being hit harder than ever by the cost of pothole damage, as new analysis released this morning on National Pothole Day reveals the total financial impact of potholes on vehicles rose to an estimated £589 million in 2025, up from £579 million in 2024 and £474 million in 2023. UK road safety charity TyreSafe, a … [Read more...]
Newport repairers operate to world class standards
Last year ended on a high for iRG Repair Group’s Newport branch which has won an Enterprise Rent-A-Car customer service award after achieving a ‘world-class’ score. The branch topped Enterprise’s South-West Region based on the feedback of customers, who were surveyed across several elements including the service they’d received from their respective … [Read more...]
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